Robert William Toney Sr.

Robert William Toney Sr., 86, of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born January 15, 1933 in Lomita, Calif., son of Daisy Anderson and Arvil Toney. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marion Drake; and brothers, Vol and James Toney. Robert was a graduate of Elkins High School where he was a star baseball and basketball player. He joined the Navy for 4 years where he was in the Korean Conflict. He then returned to Elkins and joined his father-in-law Fred Perry in the grocery business (which became Bomart I.G.A.). Robert was a member of the Elkins Fire Department where he was the first Fire Chief. He was baptized in the blood of Christ in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann of the home; a son, Bobby, Jr (Michelle); a daughter, Debbie Miller (Gerald); a sister, Peggy King; three3 grandchildren, Jayne Wolski, Lauren Henson and Willie Toney; four great-grandchildren, Daisy, Braxton, Tressa and Ivy Rose; and one great-grandson on the way. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Beard's Chapel. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2019 at Beard's Chapel with Mike Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Beard's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elkins Fire Department, P.O. Box 292, Elkins, Ark. 72727. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.